Michigan

Tigers' Nate Robertson solid in first rehab start

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson had good command in his first minor league rehabilitation start Tuesday night at Toledo for the Mud Hens.

He threw strikes on 31 of 39 pitches and had a 40-pitch limit in his first game action since having four fatty deposits surgically removed from his pitching elbow five weeks ago.

The veteran left-hander went 2 2/3 innings against the Buffalo Bisons, allowing four hits without a walk and striking out two.

Andy Green's solo homer in the third was the only scoring off Robertson, who left with a 4-1 lead.

Bonderman goes 1-2-3 without strikout
Jeremy Bonderman, making his first appearance on this rehabilitation assignment after undergoing a shoulder strengthening program, had a 1-2-3 inning without a strikeout.

He was on a one-inning, or 25-pitch, limit and had seven strikes among 13 pitches.